Author: Mark Anderson

Publish Wide Self Publishing: A Practical Guide for Authors Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key takeaways Publishing wide means distributing your book across many stores and formats to diversify income and increase discoverability. A practical wide distribution workflow balances effort with automation: use aggregators, CSV batch uploads, and platform-aware metadata to save time. Tools that…

AI in Self Publishing: Practical Guide for Indie Authors Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways AI in self publishing can speed every technical step of production, from drafting help to marketplace-ready files, but human oversight remains essential for voice and quality. Use AI where it saves time (formatting, metadata, batch uploads, cover mockups) and…

Automated Passive Income with Books Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Key takeaways Automated passive income with books is real, but it’s a systems game: front‑load the work, then scale repeatable publishing steps. Focus on upload‑ready assets, multi‑platform distribution, and simple quality controls to turn each title into a low‑maintenance royalty stream. Tools that handle formatting,…

How to Publish an Ebook on Amazon Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways Publishing on Amazon is a three-part process: prepare the manuscript and cover, upload and format on KDP, then set pricing and distribution. Follow KDP ebook formatting requirements closely (file format, front matter, table of contents) to avoid delays and rejections. Once…

How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon (KDP – Kindle Direct Publishing) Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways Amazon KDP is a fast, low-cost way to publish ebooks and print books worldwide, but quality formatting, a professional cover, and clear metadata matter. Prepare your manuscript to KDP technical specs, create a market-ready cover, and…